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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
SHOOK UP THE SHIP.
Disastrous Result of Firing Heavy Guns
on the Atlanta,


NEW YORK, July 20.-The Sun to-day
says that private letters from an officer
and machinist on board the new steel
cruiser Atlanta to friends in the Brook
Ign Navy Yard, say that during the tar
get practice in Gardeners Bay, the eight
inch bow and stern barbette
pivot guns recoiled with such
force as to tear loose the track
on which they turn and also to rip up a
portion of the heavy gun-deck. These
guns are the heaviest guns af1oat in the
service and those on the Atlanta are the
first of them to be tested on board ship
by our naval officers. Just how serious
the damage is could not be
learned. No official report of it
has reached the navy yard. The
officers of the Boston are anxious to
know the exact facts regarding the oc-
currence. The Boston is sister ship of
the Atlanta and the tracks for her eight
inch guns are laid in the same way.
Her guns are not yet on board. The
letters say that damage was done by a
charge of ninety pounds OF pow
der. During the firing a live
sheep was used to ascertain just
how near men may stand to the muzzle of
these great guns when they are fired
without being killed by the conclusion.
At one discharge, the letters say, the
sheep was blown clear over hatchway
and killed. Officers on the Boston think
this must have been done to ascertain
whether an eight-inch gun can be safely
worked while q siX-inch gun next 1t is
being fired almost across the eight-inch
Sy11n track
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

"WHAT a magazine OF power going
to waste" said an English tourist as
he looked at the rapidly-fowine cur.
rent OF Niagara from the deck OF one
OF the pleasure steamers. eff that
river was in England" said he, "we'd
harness it in short order and drive
half the machinery in the country
without g. dollar of expense for
steam" It is truly mighty engine
of power at our very door inviting
capital and enterprise to set it at
WORK
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Saw Jennie Cramer Die.

A sensational story from New Haven
says there is some excitement there over
a revelation purporting to have been
made by Albert Fitzroy, of Holyoke,
Mass, who died a few days ago. Fitz-
roy, who was married man, claimed
that he was at Sabin Rock on the night
that Jennie Cramer disappeared. It will
he remember she was clothed in
white when she was seen riding on the
merry go-round at the Rock. and Fitz-
roy said that ne saw saw white figure jump
night. He did not inform the defense
at the trial in New Haven Of what he
had seen, because he was accompanied
to Sabin Rock by woman of doubtful
reputation. On his deathbed he said
that if the Malley boys had been con-
victed he intended to get up in court
and tell his story.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

The New York owners of omnibus
lines have denied sun-umbreilas to
their drivers on the ground that they
would not look we'll. It strikes us
that an omnibus driver, no matter
how ugly, under yellow sun-shade
looks as handsome as a picture on
the wall compared with the appear
ance of his corpse when packed in ice
at the morgue. What is Henry
Bergh doing that he does not interfere?
Are not the lives of omnibus drivers
as valuable as those of the horses
thew drive?
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
SUITS WITHOUT END.
Another Litigation Begun in the Matte
of A. t. Stewards Estate.

Another Litigation Begun in the Matter
of A. t. Stewards Estate.
New York, July 23.-The litigation
around the estate Of Alexander T. Stew
art appears to be interminable Mrs J.
L. Smith has begun another suit against
Mr.. Hilton, to have an accounting and
to set aside the transfer of the drygoods
business made by Mrs. Stewart in 1876
MIS-. Smith recites the Well-known facts
relative to the transfer and makes the
assertion that it was unlawfully made,
against the lawful interests of the right
full heirs and not in accordance with the
intentions of Mr.. Stewart, as declared
in his will. The sum of 81 100000, for
which provision was made, was intend
ed, it is asserted, as full and ample dis
charge of all obligations Of the estate to
Judge Hilton for conducting or closing
out the business. The transfer Of the
property is held to have been made
without authority and in manner de-
manding investigation and an account
mo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
EIopement in High Life.

Fletcher Hines, young farmer of very
high social standing, residing on an ex-
tensive farm near indianapolis, Ind,
and Miss Alice Hunter, an uncommonly
pretty girl Is years old, have disap-
peared under circumstances that cause
their friends to believe that thew
have eloped. Young Hines IS
the son of Judge c.. c..
Hines, who was the law partner of SEN
ator Harrison until three years ago.
when he retired from the firm. The
young man himself is worth upwards of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Shot in a Circus.

At Clinton, Ia, on the 10th, four per-
sons were shot during the Wild West
performance of Sells Brothers circus.
George Harrington, aged II, was
shot in the forehead and will
die; Mrs. w. A. Lambertson was
shot in the left breast, Just
above the heart, dangerously; Wallace
Phillips, aged Is, was shot in the
top of the head He is not very
seriously wounded. One of the Indians
was shot; how badly be is hurt is not
known. He was Immediately taken
away No cause is given for using bull
lets except that a cowboy got the wrong
revolver. It was done during the en-
counter Of the cowboys and Indians in
the ring.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
In the jug at Last.

Several years ago man named Horace
q. jacques owned an elevator near
Poseyville, Ind. One day the elevator
burned with its contents, and after getting
his insurance Jacques vanished without
paying the farmers for their grain. A
'ew days since a farmer from Poseyville
recGgnized in in G George d Brown, doing
Trs1n ION on the UPen Board OF
arrested, made confession, and will 90
up for long term. He says he cleared
$50, 0O0by the fire.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

A PLAGUE of the pests known as the
Buffalo moth prevails in many towns
in the Hudson River Valley. Thy in
fest bureau drawers, eating holes in
linen and all kinds of dry goods. They
also attack carpets just as carpet
bugs do. All sorts Of devices have
been used by housekeepers to ex-
terminate them, but without avail.
The aggregate loss they have caused
is very large.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
An Anarchists Suicide.

Morris Eckhardt, who lived on farm
about a mile east of Lockport, H., blew
the back of his head off on the 10Th with
rifle, the muzzle of which he inserted
IN his mouth, pulling the trigger by
means of string attached to it and his
loot. No cause for the deed is known
Some papers revealed the fact that he
was veEy intimately connected with the
Chicago Anarchists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Crimes.

The Rev. w. III. Gathing, a colored
preacher, was killed at Starkville, Miss.
while resisting arrest. He bore a good
character.
A negro tramp named George Wash
ington, who made an assault on Miss
Bette Varmin, near Handsboro, Miss,
was caught and hanged.
w. J. McGarrigle, one Of the impris-
oned Chicago boodlers, escaped from
the custody of the sheriff on the night
of the 23d He was taken to his resi-
dence by the sheriff, and while ostensi-
bly, taking bath, skipped out.
James Weeden, the Dugilist shot by
an Allegheny City policeman, died on
the 21st.
At Washington, Ind, on the Goth,
Peter Burkhardt, aged 70, shot and kill
ed his young wife and himself
On the evening of the Goth VIM. H.
Laden, carpenter in New York, shot
his wife, mother-in-law and himself.
He is not expected to live. The others
may recover.
A new saloon at Fairmont, Ind, was
blown up by dynamite by unknown
men.
The Green brothers, under arrest at
Logansport, Ind, charged with the alb
duction and murder of Miss Mabit, mar
rowly escaped lynching, mob ofseveral
thousand men assembling to hang them.
Justice Harlan has decided that the
federal authorities have jurisdiction in
the cases arising out of the tally-sheet
forgeries in Indiana. The cases will
therefore come up in few days in the
federal court.
Jonn Hahn disappeared from his
home in lama County Ia, and two men
were three times nearly lynched on sus-
picion of having murdered him. Hahn
was in Kansas City on business trip
and has returned home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
PREIxA JOo1E N UAM rs.

She is Arrested Charged With Being
Banker Harper's Accomplish.
CINCINNATI, o., July 21.-Miss Josie
Holmes, who was the exchange clerk of
the late Fidelity National Bank.
and whose visits and con-
situations with E. L. Harper.
late vice-president of the bank, caused
his removal to Dayton Jail, was to-day
served with warrant charging her
with aiding and abetting Harper in his
illegal conduct, for which he is awaiting
trial. She will be arraigned this after
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
The Deal Arranged.

The Baltimore & Ohio deal is said to
be fast reaching an end and conferences
were being held all day between Sully,
Ives, Stayner and Garrett, to complete
the details. It is said that everything
has been arranged except the statement
for publication.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
A P4NGC IN OH.
Prices Decline Sharply to the Bottom
Figure.

Figure.
PITTsDURG, Pa, July 23.-The oil
market broke nearly cents this morn
ing and reached the lowest since July,
1884. When the exchange opened the
feeling was weak. The first sale was
made at 50 and Immediately there
was decline to 564. Values then
rallied slightly and at l o'clock there
was tirmer tone to the market, with
sales reported at 574. The decline was
attributed to too much Oil. Pittsburg
led the break and at one time there was
a difference of cents in prices be-
tween this city and New York. B. c.
McGrew, a well-known dealer, was
caught in the furry and 5000 barrels
were sold under the rules for his account
at 500. The money difference is small
and his friends claim that he will pull
through all right. There were no other
failures and no calls for margins.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
HIT HIM WITH A BRICK,
A Chicago Milkman Held for AssaultinS
Bow.

CHICAGO, Ill.,, July 21.-Danny Quin-
Ian, of Is Twenty fourth Place, with
some other boys, began to joke Fred
Dewitt. a burly milkman of AIS Twenty
Sixth Street, this morning. He picked
up brick and threw it among the boys,
striking Danny in the back
and injuring him so severely that his life
is despaired of. Two doctors are in at
tendance on the youth. Dewitt ap-
peared before justice and the testimo-
ny of the boy was that he deliberately
got out of the wagon and slung the mis-
sile with the effect mentioned. The
case was continued. Dewitt was held
in heavy bonds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
HE ADVISES RET4LFATION.
Salisbury Speaks the Protection ot
British Trade.

isbury, replying to deputation which
called to urge the government to take
some action to protect British trade from
the effects of foreign competition assist
ed by bounties, said it was impossible
to speak too strongly of the injustice
which the foreign bounty systems in
f1icted on British workmen. A Euro
pean conference, he said, would soon
consider the matter, and in the mean
time he could only say that there were
two ways for Englishmen to deal with
their assailants in this contest-if reason
ing failed, Englishmen might return the
hIOw
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Qht Rtpublita't
WATERFOWL. wIscoNsIN.
EVEN the most enlightened Mexica

EVEN the most enlightened Mexican
farmers still persist in using oxen OF
one color in the morning and oxen OF
another color in the afternoon. They
don't know why they do this, but
they know thut it must be the right
thing to do because their forefathers
did it. Farm laborers are paid eight
cen cents q day, and are always paid
on Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Minor happening .

A heavy hailstorm has swept over
Switzerland, doing great damage to
crops in Lucerne.
Brig-Gen William M. Drum, retired
officer of the regular army, died at his
country residence, in Fairfax County,
Virginia, on the oath, in his 72d year.
Secretary Fairchild has rendered de-
cision declaring legal the silver bullion
certificate scheme of the National Bank
of New York.
The Chicago authorities have at last
secured jury IN the great doodle case.
Girard B. Allen, a wealthy and prom
21st at Richfield Springs, n. Y. He was
"a years old.
1t is stated that the Canadian Pacific
Railroad has contracted to carry hun
dreds of car loads of Australian wool
from Victoria, British Columbia, to Bos-
ton. This wool was formerly carried by
the Northern Pacific line.
The secretary of the interior has con-
Cured in the recommendation of the
commissioner of the general land office
that commission be appointed to make
a thorough investigation of the condi-
ton of certain Oregon roads to ascertain
whether or not there was fraud in their
construction.
The secretary of the navy has accept
ed the proposal Of the Midvale Steel
Company for sixty-fve tons of steel
gun-torgings at total cost of $751; 1886.
Howard T. Machtrieb died at Cleve-
land of what is supposed to have been
hydrophobia.
Texas fever has broken out at Lincoln,
Neb.
The total membership of the knights
of Labor has decreased 40 per cent. with
in the last twelve months
The firm of Huffman & Runya, Gal
weston. Tex, cotton dealers, made an
assignment, failing for large amount.
William Corrigan and John Jennis
were found dead in room in d Pittsburg
hotel. The cause of death is unknown.
The excursion steamer PeriWinkle was
torn from her dock at Buffalo by a cy-
clone and narrowly escaped laundering.
A large number of passengers were on
board
The treasury department has learned
that large quantities of opium shipped
from Victoria, British Columbia, by way
| of the Canadian Pacific are being SNUG
gled into the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

The directors of the Chicago Board of
Trade have started in on a crusade
against the bucket-shops, and are de-
termined that nothing shall stand in the
way of their complete determination.
Tie anti-bucket-shop law, which went
into effect July l, has been evaded by
the bucket-shops, who have continued
IN business right along under the pre-
tense that all of their trades have been
placed on the Board of Trade.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

The striking miners at the Winthrop
& Mitchell mines, at Ishpeming, $50 in
number went back to work on the 18th,
their demands having been satisfied
There was no rioting or trouble during
the progress of the strike.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
levy on National Opera Proyerty.

At Jersey City, n. j., on the Esd, the
scenery, stage properties, costumes, etc..
of the National Opera Company were
seized by the sheriff. Mrs. Thurber, of
New York city. loaned $50, 900 to the
company, and she has instituted suit to
recover the amount. Papers have been
served on Director Buckley Of the COM
pany, at Paterson, and the sheriff levied
on the goods which are in storage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

$500, 900 and his wife, Vermont lady to
whom he was married five years ago, is
also very healthy. Miss Hunter, in Sun
day school and religious work has been
thrown great deal into Mr.. Hines
company and it was noticed that there
was friendship of more than common
feeling between them
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
TAXING FOREIGN LABOR.
Proposed Memorial to Congress on I'm
portant Matters.

Proposed Memorial to Congress on I'M
portant Matters.
ERIE, Pa, July 21.-At the state con-
vention of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, 800 delegates pres
ent, representing a membership of 100,
600 in Pennsylvania, in this city, reso-
luton was adopted that a memorial
be presented to the next Congress ask
Ing that a per capita tax be imposed on
foreign emigrants landing at American
prohibit the landing of pauper emigrants
born residents shall live as citizens
twenty-one years before becoming eligi-
BILE to office
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Loads of Dead Fish.

The fish in the river at Pekin, ILL.,, are
dying at an alarming rate. They are
strewn upon the banks in wagon loads.
The cause is said to be low and impure
water. The slops from the Peoria dis
tilleries poison the water a distance of
eleven miles, as fish are lying on the
banks all the wav.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Texas Fever in Kansas.

Since the Texas fever was reported
at Greenleaf, Kan, two weeks ago, the
contagion has spread with remarkable
rapidity until now reports from Wash
ington and Montgomery counties show a
most unhealthy condition of cattle
One farmer has already lost 80 per cent
Of his stock
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Three Women Drowned.

Mrs. w. R. Mills, her two daughters
and sister-in-law went into the lake
near Arden, Ont, to battle. One of the
daughters got beyond her depth and
the others went to her rescue. The
result was that all except the younger
daughter were drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
A Change of Weather.

The protracted hot spell was broken
at Pittsburg on the Goth by the heaviest
storm known in the vicinity for years.
Rain to the depth of . inches fell in a
sew hours. doing immense damage
tlouses were flooded, railway tracks
washed out, and trees and telegraph
wires blown down. The loss is estimated
at S100 Goo
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
A Massacre Prevented.

At West Leisenring, Pa, on the 18th,
party of men employed in the coke
ovens in place of the striking Hungar-
Ians, on their way to work were attacked
with stones by gang of the latter, and
a wholesale murder was only prevented
by the timely appearance of the Pinker-
ton guards
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Poisoned by Ice Cream.

Two young children of Prof F. R.
Honey, of Yale College. died at New
Haven, Conn, on the Oath under cir
cumstances which make it probable that
they were poisoned by ice cream.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
HON BY THE ENGLISH.

Result of the International Rife Contest
at Wimbledon.
LONDON, July 20.-The rife contest for
Kolapoor cup took place at Wimbledon
to-day. The English team won the cup
with an aggregate score of 7l0. The Ca
madam team was second with 1858. The
second prize, which the Canadian team
received. was ESQ sterling.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

is estimated at 81, 100000 which is GOV.
cred by insurance. The loss on build
ings and machinery is $3.50, 900, on grain
about $685., 900.
A fire in the Standard Oil Works at
Constable Hook, Jersey City, N. j., on
the morning Of the goth, destroyed the
barrel factory, supply house and ware
house. There were six heavy explo.
s1ons, but, fortunately, no lives were
lost. Hundreds Of workmen will be
thrown out Of employment. The loss
will reach 81 900, 900.
The works of the Aver Lumber Com
pany, at Albuquerque, n. M, were
burned with loss Of 100000. Insur-
ance. $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
PILGRIMS LOST AT SEA-

A Steamer Founders in the BengaT HIv-
er and Many Persons Drown.
CALCUTTA, July 23.-The steamer
Mahratta has foundered off Hoogiy
Point. 1t is believed that large num-
Der of pilgrims returning 10 Calcutta
were drowned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Cholera in Sicily.

Dispatches of the 22d report that fugi-
tives from Catania are spreading cholera
all over the Is and of Sccily. Business
is at standstill everywhere, and sever
al communes have been placed under
quarantine
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
TEEDDED FOE PAX.
An Ohio Man who Took a Wife as a Spec
ulatiOn.

CIRCLEvILLE, O., July 22.-Louis Bond,
an attorney of Cincinnati, has presented
bin of $50, 900 against the estate of John
Renick, a wealthy farmer. The claim
discloses a singular state of affairs. In
1862 Renich entered into written agree
ment with Bond that if he would
marry Eva Sexton, relative of Renich,
he would pay Bend $50, 900. The con-
tract was signed by both parties and
Miss Sexton became Mrs. Bond. Renich
never paid the money, and if his exec
utors refuse to do 50 Mr.. Bond, who is a
prominent citizen of Cincinnati, will sue
for the amount.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
i've Of Her Grew.

The propeller Alaska arrived at Buffalo
on the oath, with two of the crew Of the
barge Theodore Perry, which sank Z
miles west of Long Point, Lake Erie.
The Perry was coal laden for Saginaw,
and with three others, was in tow of the
A. w. Power. Five of the crew were
lost.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Coke Strikers recurring to Work.

Fully three-fourths of the coke
strikers were at work in the Pittsbure
district on the 23d, and the number is
steadily increasing. The men are re-
turning to work as individuals, the
operators refusing to recognize the labor
Orpa nj cations
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27

piece, and $4,000 OF them are to be
sold. Even if the sharp individual
should not find the wrecks he will not
starve for q while.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Victims or Cholera.

Dispatches of the 18th from Catania,
Sicily, report forty-two cases and twenty
five deaths from cholera. Of1l7 soldiers
attacked by the di lease sixty-two have
died. An exodus of the inhabitants has
begun
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
THE LATEST NEWS
Village DESTROYED by Fire

Three hundred and fifty houses in the
village of Svensjany, III the province of
Velna. Russia, have been destroyed by
ire. Four thousand people are rendered
hop,o1occ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-27
Foreign.

The French Senate adds four full regi-
ments to the standing army.
Under the initiative of the vatican, all
converts in Alsace-Lorraine which are
branches of French institutions will
henceforth have relationship with the
German converts.
A French customs officer named Rit-
ter at Pagny sur-Moselle, was stabbed
in quarrel by German commercial
was arrested. The French press exag
gerates the incident.
The Bavarian Diet will convene Sep
TENDER l. The government will present
bill for revising the constitution and
extending the powers of the Prince Re-
gent.
The Colorado beetle is devastating the
potato crop in Prussian Saxony. A gov
eminent commission has been appoint
ed to devise means for it's determination.
The Gar will be crowned emperor of
Central Asia this year.
Lord Churchill and Mr.. Chamberlain
are intriguing together to overthrow
the British Ministry.
The radical members of the chamber
of deputies have formed vigilance
committee to watch political affairs.
The French Chamber of deputies has
rejected the amendment to exempt &C.
clesiastical students from enlistment.
A committee of the House of Commons
has been formed to try to cheaper the
telegraph rates between the mother
country and the colonies.
The latest reports from the medical
professors treating Crown Prince Fred
erick William is that the treatment
adopted has proved absolutely success
full DR.. Mackenzie declares that cure
has been effected.